GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

Reference GPU
PascalGeForce GTX 10 SeriesDesktopDesktopGDDR52016NVIDIA
Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
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At a Glance

Entry Type
Reference GPU
Architecture
Pascal
Series
GeForce GTX 10 Series
GPU Die
GP106
Launch Date
2016-07-19
CUDA Cores
1,280
TMUs
80
ROPs
48
Memory
6 GB GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit
TDP/TBP
120 W
Rec. PSU
300 W
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Data Confidence
Partial

Overview

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce GTX 10 Series family. It is listed with Pascal architecture and GP106 silicon.

Key reference data: 1,280 CUDA cores/shaders, 6 GB GDDR5 memory, 192-bit memory bus, 120 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is a priority page because it became a widely used Pascal midrange card and is a natural comparison point for GTX 970, GTX 980, RTX 2060, and RTX 3060. The page should distinguish the 6 GB card from 3 GB and later GDDR5X variants.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, verify the exact model and memory size, stress-test for artifacts, inspect fans, pads, screws, and power connectors, confirm display outputs, check driver support, and be wary of mined, flashed, or counterfeit listings.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

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SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-21

This entry is still being source-checked.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

  • Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
  • Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
  • Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
  • Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Primary / manufacturer sources

  1. NVIDIA Newsroom, A Quantum Leap for Every Gamer: NVIDIA Unveils the GeForce GTX 1060Primary launch source for GTX 1060 positioning and 120 W claim.Open source
  2. GamersNexus, Official NVIDIA GTX 1060 Specs, Price, and Release DatePeriod source for specs and launch context.Open source
  3. Tom's Hardware, Nvidia Pascal GPUs debuted 10 years ago todayCurrent retrospective context; use as secondary background, not primary launch evidence.Open source

Independent reference sources

  1. TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

  1. RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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